Navigating Your University of Idaho Student Accounts: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding your student accounts at the University of Idaho is crucial for a smooth academic journey. This article provides a detailed overview of student accounts, covering tuition and fees, payment options, financial aid, and important policies. Whether you're a prospective, new, or current Vandal, this guide will help you manage your finances and stay on track with your education.
Accessing and Managing Your Account
To access your U of I student account online, log into MyUI and select the "Accounts and Billing" card. From there, you can pay tuition, view account details, set permissions, and manage your payment options securely.
Troubleshooting Common Account Issues
- Do not use a mobile device or tablet, as the page typically does not display properly or at all.
- Using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your web browser works the best. Other web browsers, including Safari and Firefox, will not work.
- Your pop-up blocker needs to be turned off in order for a new tab to open for the payment system.
- If you pressed the back button on your browser at any time, you will be taken to a screen asking for your login and password. This login will not work.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are set in late spring by the Idaho State Board of Education for the upcoming academic term to begin in the fall of the year the charges are set. Charges listed are per semester.
2025-26 Academic Year Tuition and Fees Schedule
Undergraduate Students
All undergraduate students except art and architecture and Bachelor's of Business Administration (B.B.A.):
- Idaho residents and out-of-state students registered for all online courses only:
- Full time (10-20 credits): $4,700 per semester
- Part time (1-9 credits): $470 per credit
- Additional overload charge for 21 or more credits: $418 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
- Non-Idaho residents:
- Full time (10-20 credits): $14,318 per semester
- Part time (1-9 credits): $1,432 per credit
- Additional overload charge for 21 or more credits: $418 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
- Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) recipients:
- Full time (12-20 credits): $6,457 per semester
- Part time (1-11 credits): N/A
- Additional overload charge for 21 or more credits: $418 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
Art and Architecture undergraduate students (includes architecture, landscape architecture, virtual technology and design, interior architecture and design and art and design majors):
- Idaho residents and out-of-state students registered for all online courses only:
- Full time (10-20 credits): $5,425 per semester
- Part time (1-9 credits): $543 per credit
- Additional overload charge for 21 or more credits: $418 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
- Non-Idaho residents:
- Full time (10-20 credits): $14,876 per semester
- Part time (1-9 credits): $1,488 per credit
- Additional overload charge for 21 or more credits: $402 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - online program:
- There is no full-time tuition rate for students in the online BBA degree.
- Idaho residents:
- Online B.B.A. course: $360 per credit
- Non-B.B.A. online course: $470 per credit
- Non-B.B.A. in-person course: $470 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
- Non-Idaho residents:
- Online B.B.A. course: $360 per credit
- Non-B.B.A. online course: $470 per credit
- Non-B.B.A. in-person course: $1,432 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
Additional Fees (Undergraduate):
- New student orientation: $180 (one-time fee)
- International student orientation fee: $100 (one-time fee)
- International immigration support fee: $100 (per semester)
- Distance education courses offered via engineering outreach have an additional production fee of $263 per credit.
Graduate Students
All graduate students except art and architecture and Master’s of Business Administration (M.B.A.):
- Idaho residents and out-of-state students registered for all online courses only:
- Full time (9-20 credits): $5,566 per semester
- Part time (1-8 credits): $618 per credit
- Additional overload charge for 21 or more credits: $418 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
- Non-Idaho residents:
- Full time (9-20 credits): $15,184 per semester
- Part time (1-8 credits): $1,687 per credit
- Additional overload charge for 21 or more credits: $418 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
Art and Architecture graduate students (includes architecture, landscape architecture, bioregional planning and art and design majors):
- Idaho residents and out-of-state students registered for all online courses only:
- Full time (9-20 credits): $6,291 per semester
- Part time (1-8 credits): $699 per credit
- Additional overload charge for 21 or more credits: $418 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
- Non-Idaho residents:
- Full time (9-20 credits): $15,909 per semester
- Part time (1-8 credits): $1,768 per credit
- Additional overload charge for 21 or more credits: $418 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - online program:
- There is no full-time tuition rate for students in the online M.B.A. degree.
- Idaho residents:
- Online M.B.A. course: $850 per credit
- Non-M.B.A. online course: $618 per credit
- Non-M.B.A. in-person course: $618 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
- Non-Idaho residents:
- Online M.B.A. course: $850 per credit
- Non-M.B.A. online course: $618 per credit
- Non-M.B.A. in-person course: $1,687 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
Additional Fees (Graduate):
- International student orientation fee: $100 (one-time fee)
- International immigration support fee: $100 (per semester)
- Distance education courses offered via engineering outreach have an additional production fee of $263 per credit.
Law Students
- Idaho residents:
- Full time (9-20 credits): $13,758 per semester
- Part time (1-8 credits): $1,528 per credit
- Additional overload charge for 21 or more credits: $418 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
- Non-Idaho residents:
- Full time (9-20 credits): $23,376 per semester
- Part time (1-8 credits): $2,597 per credit
- Additional overload charge for 21 or more credits: $418 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
Additional Fees (Law):
- International student orientation fee: $100 (one-time fee)
- International immigration support fee: $100 (per semester)
Summer and Winter Intersession Tuition and Fees
All summer tuition and fees are charged on a per credit basis. There is a very limited refund period. All Tuition and Fees are due on or before the first day, Dec. 20, 2025.
Summer 2025
- Undergraduate: $454/credit
- Architecture undergraduate: $526/credit
- Graduate: $601/credit
- Architecture graduate: $681/credit
- Law: $1,483/credit
- Teacher in-service undergraduate: $142/credit
- Teacher in-service graduate: $185/credit
- Web and hybrid courses: additional $35/credit
Winter Intersession 2025
- Undergraduate: $470 per credit
- Architecture undergraduate: $543 per credit
- Graduate: $618 per credit
- Architecture graduate: $681 per credit
- Law: $1,528 per credit
- Teacher in-service undergraduate: $147 per credit
- Teacher in-service graduate: $191 per credit
- Web and hybrid courses: additional $35 per credit
Prior Year Fee Schedule (2024-25)
The fee structure for the 2024-25 academic year is similar to the 2025-26 structure, with slight variations in the amounts.
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Undergraduate Students
All undergraduate students except art and architecture and Bachelor's of Business Administration (B.B.A.):
- Idaho residents and out-of-state students registered for all online courses only:
- Full time (10-20 credits): $4,542 per semester
- Part time (1-9 credits): $454 per credit
- Additional overload charge for 21 or more credits: $402 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
- Non-Idaho residents:
- Full Time (10-20 credits): $14,160 per semester
- Part Time (1-9 credits): $1,416 per credit
- Additional overload charge for 21 or more credits: $402 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
- Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) recipients - per semester tuition and fees for continuing students (starting prior to Fall 2022):
- Full time (12-20 credits): $6,813
- Part time (1-11 credits): N/A
- Additional overload charge for 21 or more credits: $402 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
- Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) recipients - per semester tuition and fees for new/continuing students (starting Fall 2022 or after):
- Full time (12-20 credits): $6,213
- Part time (1-11 credits): N/A
- Additional overload charge for 21 or more credits: $402 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
Art and Architecture undergraduate students (includes architecture, landscape architecture, virtual technology and design, interior architecture and design and art and design majors):
- Idaho residents and out-of-state students registered for all online courses only:
- Full time (10-20 credits): $5,258 per semester
- Part time (1-9 credits): $526 per credit
- Additional overload charge for 21 or more credits: $402 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
- Non-Idaho residents:
- Full time (10-20 credits): $14,876 per semester
- Part time (1-9 credits): $1,488 per credit
- Additional overload charge for 21 or more credits: $402 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - online program:
- There is no full-time tuition rate for students in the online BBA degree.
- Idaho residents:
- Online B.B.A. course: $360 per credit
- Non-B.B.A. online course: $454 per credit
- Non-B.B.A. in-person course: $454 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
- Non-Idaho residents:
- Online B.B.A. course: $360 per credit
- Non-B.B.A. online course: $454 per credit
- Non-B.B.A. in-person course: $1,416 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
Graduate Students
All graduate students except art and architecture and Master’s of Business Administration (M.B.A.):
- Idaho residents and out-of-state students registered for all online courses only:
- Full time (9-20 credits): $5,408 per semester
- Part time (1-8 credits): $601 per credit
- Additional overload charge for 21 or more credits: $402 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
- Non-Idaho residents:
- Full time (9-20 credits): $15,026 per semester
- Part time (1-8 credits): $1,670per credit
- Additional overload charge for 21 or more credits: $402 per credit
- Additional charge for web-based courses: $35 per credit
Additional Fees
- New student orientation: $180 (one time fee)
- International student orientation fee: $100 (one-time fee)
- International immigration support fee: $100 (per semester)
- Distance education courses offered via engineering outreach have an additional production fee of $263 per credit.
Important Notes Regarding Tuition and Fees
- Payment Deadlines: All tuition, fees, room and board and prior term balances are due in full by the first day of the term. All payments are due prior to, or on, the first Monday of the first session for which a student is enrolled.
- Late Fees: See the late fee schedule for additional dates and deadlines.
- Nonpayment: The University of Idaho does not drop courses for nonpayment. Students are responsible for dropping courses prior to the first day of the term to avoid being billed.
- Billing Statements: Parents or others needing copies of the billing statement will need to get this information from the student.
- Balances Over $500: Accounts with balances due greater than $500 will be blocked from adding/dropping/registering.
Payment Options
The University of Idaho provides several convenient payment options for students.
Payment Plans
The University of Idaho offers payment plans to students unable to pay in full by the beginning of the semester or who do not have enough financial aid to cover the full balance for the semester.
Payment Plan Details
- The payment plan requires an enrollment fee of $55 for each semester.
- Fall semester payment plans can be set up for four monthly payments beginning in August.
- Spring monthly payment plans can be set up for four monthly payments beginning in January.
- Summer payment plans can be set up for four monthly payments beginning in early-May.
- You must have at least $150 in charges to set up a payment plan.
- A late fee of $60 is charged for payments not received by each payment plan installment due date.
- If you are delinquent on two installments on a payment plan, this can result in the plan being canceled and regular University of Idaho late payment fees will be incurred.
Setting Up a Payment Plan
To sign up for a payment plan, log into MyUI, select the "Accounts and Billing" card, click on "MAKE A PAYMENT," then select Payment Plans.
Important Payment Plan Deadlines
- Fall/Spring: You must have the payment plan set up by the first day of classes to avoid late fees from University of Idaho.
- Summer: You must have the payment plan set up by the first Monday of your first session to avoid late fees from University of Idaho.
Credit Card Payments
Credit card payments for student fees, tuition, and room and board are not accepted at the cashier's window; these payments need to be made online through MyUI. A $3 or 3.00% service fee (whichever is higher) is assessed on credit card payments of student fees, tuition, and room and board. The fee will not apply to incidental charges, like parking tickets, health center charges, etc.
Foreign Payments
International students can pay with TransferMate. TransferMate makes it easier and more affordable for international students to pay their fees.
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Financial Aid
The Office of Student Financial Aid Services assists students and their parents who apply for financial assistance in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and part-time work to help pay the cost of attending college.
Types of Financial Aid
These programs may include scholarships, Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Federal or Idaho State Work Study Programs (FWS or IWS), Federal Direct Loans, Federal Direct Graduate PLUS, and Federal Direct Parent Loans to Undergraduate Students (PLUS). Financial aid is expected to supplement student and family resources.
Applying for Financial Aid
Because funds are limited, to receive priority consideration for all available funds, student applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the federal processor by the priority date each year. This priority date applies to incoming and continuing students and students starting both fall and spring semesters. The link to the FAFSA page can be found on the Financial Aid homepage. In addition to the FAFSA, students who are new to the university must also have a complete application for admission on file by the priority date. Students who meet both priority dates will receive first consideration for funds for which they qualify.
Enrollment Requirements for Financial Aid
Financial aid during the academic year is usually awarded in expectation of full-time enrollment: 12 credits per semester for undergraduate students, 10 credits per semester for law students, and 9 credits per semester for graduate students. If a student is receiving aid as a full-time student, they must be registered as a full-time student to receive the aid on the first day of class. Students are required to enroll full-time to receive scholarships, unless the donor specifies special circumstances allowing part-time enrollment. All students must enroll at least half-time (6 credits per semester for undergraduate students or 5 credits per semester for graduate and law students) to be eligible for direct loans. Students who are awarded Federal Work Study or Idaho State Work Study must earn their award amount through offered part-time employment. Students must indicate their interest in the work study program on the FAFSA.
Federal Direct Loan Program
The University of Idaho participates in the Federal Direct Loan Program. Department of Education through the University of Idaho rather than coming from a bank or lender. Students who accept these loans are asked to sign a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and complete entrance counseling. Students only need to sign an MPN and complete entrance counseling once every 10 years.
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Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Students at the University of Idaho must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to receive federal student financial aid. The requirements to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress differ based on whether the student is in an undergraduate, graduate, or law degree program. At a minimum, SAP will be reviewed at the end of each spring semester. Students not meeting the stated minimum requirements of SAP are no longer eligible to receive assistance under Title IV Higher Education Act (HEA) programs. For purposes of evaluating satisfactory academic progress, the academic year is defined as summer, fall, and spring. Therefore, the summer performance prior to fall and spring will be included in the review. Students receiving financial aid for the first time are considered to be in good academic standing until they reach the defined annual evaluation time for SAP.
Appealing a Suspension of Financial Aid
Undergraduate students wishing to appeal a suspension of financial aid should complete the Petition for Financial Aid Reinstatement Form and contact the dean’s office in the college in which they are enrolled. Graduate students should complete the Petition for Financial Aid Reinstatement form and contact the College of Graduate Studies, and law students should contact the College of Law. Any special circumstances concerning the student’s academic progress for student financial aid will be reviewed on an individual basis.
Important Considerations for Financial Aid
- Financial aid policies and procedures are subject to change without notice to ensure compliance with federal, state and university regulations. The Office of Student Financial Aid Services may be contacted for current information (208-885-6312).
- You understand that aid described as “estimated” on your Financial Aid Award does not represent actual or guaranteed payment, but is an estimate of the aid you may receive if you meet all requirements stipulated by that aid program.
- You understand that your Financial Aid Award is contingent upon your continued enrollment and attendance in each class upon which your financial aid eligibility was calculated. If you drop any class before completion, you understand that your financial aid eligibility may decrease and some or all of the financial aid awarded to you may be revoked.
- Federal loan and grant regulations do not permit using federal financial aid to pay a balance from a prior aid year without the student's authorization.
Student Health Insurance Fee
University of Idaho requires all degree seeking undergraduate students enrolled in twelve (12) or more credits, graduate/Law students enrolled in nine (9) or more credits and all international students to provide proof of health insurance. Students who have personal health insurance must complete a health insurance information form online through MyUI prior to the first day of the semester.
The charge for health insurance is a separate line item on your bill. The charge will be credited to your student account when your health insurance information has been submitted.
The cost of Student Health Insurance for the 2025-26 academic year is $1,206 per semester. The cost for summer 2026 is $703.50 (new students only).
Additional Fees and Programs
In-Service Fees
In-service fees only apply to courses taken through the keep learning Idaho portal. These rates do not apply toward regular courses.
- Undergraduate: $147 per credit
- Graduate: $191 per credit
Professional Fee (College of Art and Architecture)
The State Board of Education granted approval to charge a professional fee to all College of Art and Architecture students on a semester basis over and above general tuition and fees. The fee is levied in addition to tuition and nonresident tuition (if applicable).
Employee Educational Assistance Program
Under the Employee Educational Assistance Program (FSH 3740 and FSH 3760), board-appointed U of I employees on regular appointment who work at least half time (including those on official leave) may enroll in the university at the reduced rate of $20 registration fee plus $5 per credit. Special Lab and Course Fees must be paid by employee. Reduced fees are not eligible for refunds.
Employee Dependent Education Tuition & Fee Waiver Program
Under the Employee Dependent Education Tuition & Fee Waiver Program (FSH 3780), enrollment in the University for reduced fees (50% reduction of in-state tuition and fees) is extended to the dependents (as defined by the Federal Income tax code, Sect. 152) of board-appointed U of I employees on regular appointment who work at least half-time, including those on official leave.
Senior Citizen Enrollment
Idaho residents 60 years of age and older are permitted to enroll in courses on a space-available basis. The fee is $20 plus $5 per credit. Senior scholars are enrolled after the regular registration days.
Important University Policies
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, also known as the Buckley Amendment, is a federal law that governs the confidentiality of student records. Generally, the law requires that educational institutions maintain the confidentiality of what are termed "education records," ensures that each student has access to their education records, and provides students with a limited opportunity to correct erroneous education records. This means that the University cannot release student records (grades, account information, class schedule, student ID, etc.) to anyone other than the student without written consent from the student.
Transcripts
Official transcripts may be ordered at a cost of $12.50 per copy. Official transcripts will not be released if you have an outstanding balance unless you’re receiving Title IV financial aid. If you're on a payment plan and your account is current, transcripts may still be available. If you need transcripts at the end of the semester, make sure your balance is paid and request them before the next semester begins.
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